Consumers should expect some changes to the Xbox 360 landscape in the near future. The most exciting is a new $199 Xbox 360 Arcade offer. We don’t know all the details yet, but expect to see 4GB of on-board storage, wireless n connectivity, and a matte black finish. This is shaping up to be a cheaper version of the standard 250GB slim model.

We also learned about a definite Kinect bundle, in addition to the standard standalone unit. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about a Kinect bundle, thanks to leaked information from Gamestop. The retailer’s information turned out to be accurate, with an Arcade bundle (Kinect + 4GB console described above) at $299. The bundle includes the title Kinect Adventures. Today’s release had no mention of the $399 Elite bundle.

If you already have an Xbox 360 the release notes that a Kinect bundle will sell for $149, which will include the sensor and game.

As for timing, the release says:

Starting today, select retailers are taking pre-orders for the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle at $299.99 (U.S. ERP) and Kinect for Xbox 360 at $149.99 (U.S. ERP). Pre-order Kinect or the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle today, and at launch receive a token to download three exclusive game levels for “Kinect Adventures,” the game included with Kinect. Those wanting more information or to pre-order now should go to http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy.

Outlets are reporting that the $199 Arcade console will go on sale on August 3rd, and we already know that the Kinect launches on November 4th.